Canucks

While I waited for the kid to finish their sports I was in the car listening to a podcast via Bluetooth. I turned the accessories on to avoid the car turning off after ten minutes to save power (lol). I don't think I had the air on but after half an hour the audio and nav screen starting cutting out/flickering so I turn the car off. Lo and behold dead battery when I try and start it up ten minutes later.

I have sat in my car listening to the radio for half an hour at a time with no issues. Battery is three years old. Don't think its the alternator as the car turns over fine now after being jumped and driving around for a bit.

IntrinoX

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Sounds like you depleted the battery and is time to replace.

PrimeDave

Always keep the engine ON when using accessories or electronics that are being powered by the car. It doesn’t take much to drain an even fully charged battery in a Lexus without the engine on…

salimshah

Practically all auto stores will test out the battery under load and the charging system to sell you a new battery.

3yrs is somewhat normal life of battery [specially for hot and cold region].

Headlamps and brake lights are major drain [other than the start].

Salim

m1964

Not to forget that the DRLs are ON when accessories are On if the headlight switch is in AUTO position.